Master of Accountancy

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Become a CPA-ready accounting professional in Charlotte’s high-demand financial market

The Master of Accountancy program equips you with the knowledge and technical depth needed to successfully pass the CPA exam and prepare for careers in public accounting, industry, banking and a wide range of organizations, while also providing a strong foundation for doctoral or legal study.

Through advanced coursework in auditing, taxation and advisory services, along with managerial accounting, internal auditing and corporate financial accounting, the program strengthens your expertise across the specialized fields that drive modern accounting practice.

Our graduates are consistently strong performers on the CPA exam and are highly recruited by Big 4 firms and other top regional and national accounting employers, as well as major financial institutions.

What this means for your future:

Growing demand: Accounting roles projected to increase by 10% over the next 15 years (BLS).
Earning potential: Salaries typically rise about 10% within the first 5–7 years, with higher long-term growth.
Career flexibility: Opportunities across public accounting, corporate finance, government, nonprofit and broader business leadership—where many CEOs began as CFOs.
Geographic mobility: Career pathways available nationwide with global opportunities.

Master of Accountancy at a Glance

Delivery

In-person classes at the Dubois Center

Top 25%

of programs in the nation (TFE Times)

Credit Hours

30 Credit Hours

Duration

Full time, 12 months

Why get your Master of Accountancy degree at Charlotte?

The Difference is Charlotte

Charlotte’s economy is not just expanding - it is outperforming nearly every major metropolitan area in the nation. According to newly released U.S. Department of Labor data, the region added 37,600 jobs in 2025, the second-highest total nationwide. In a year when hiring slowed across much of the country, Charlotte created more jobs than most states and outpaced peer metros across the Southeast and Sun Belt.

Active Recruiting Environment

The Belk College of Business has strong ties to the Charlotte business community. We have a formal recruiting structure that provides numerous opportunities for you to engage with recruiters and hiring managers, and you can also expand your knowledge base by attending college and university professional development sessions. We typically have 20+ firms and companies participate in the recruitment process each fall!

CPA Preparation

We provide specific guidance on how to successfully prepare you for the CPA exam throughout your time in the program, and you may also participate in a CPA review for additional preparation. The MACC program has a strong working relationship with Becker CPA Review, who offers courses to prepare students for the CPA exam.

Master of Accountancy

Career Outcomes

Lightcast 2025 (Lightcast.io) + UNC Charlotte Next Destination Survey

TOP OCCUPATIONS	TOP COMPANIES	TOP SKILLS
Auditor (Internal + External)	Deloitte	Accounting Principles + Financial Reporting
Tax Accountant	Forvis Mazars	Tax Strategy, Compliance + Research
Staff Accountant / Financial Accountant	CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)	Data Analytics
Accounting Systems Analyst / Tech Consultant	Grant Thornton LLC	Audit Knowledge + Assurance Standards

Curriculum

The program leading to the Master of Accountancy degree consists of 30 credit hours (10 classes) of graduate coursework. The coursework is divided into three components: required classes, elective classes and a capstone class. This plan of study is based on full time enrollment for one year.

See the catalog

Fall

Spring

Discipline-Focused Elective (required)
Capstone Class
- ACCT 6150 – Tax Strategy and Policy or
- ACCT 6271 – Accounting Research and Communication
Elective 1
Elective 2

Summer

Elective 3
Elective 4

Electives

A total of five elective classes must be completed. Classes from other graduate programs offered by the Belk College of Business may also be taken with the permission of the MACC Program Director. A student may request to take electives from outside of the Belk College of Business.

ACCT 6122 – Business Tax II

ACCT 6150 – Tax Strategy and Policy

ACCT 6160 – Advanced Individual Taxation

ACCT 6199 – Topics in Taxation

ACCT 6262 – Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis II

ACCT 6271 – Accounting Research and Communication

ACCT 6291 – Financial Statement Analysis

ACCT 6299 – Topics in Financial Accounting and Auditing

ACCT 6890 – Directed Individual Study

Request Information

Find out more about the Master of Accountancy program at an in-person or virtual information session, or speak with our recruitment specialist.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your accounting career: Apply now to UNC Charlotte's Master of Accountancy program and gain the expertise needed to excel in your field.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Accountancy program must meet the University’s general graduate admission requirements, along with the following program-specific criteria:

Academic preparation

Applicants should hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with appropriate preparation in accounting or a related field. Students without sufficient accounting background may be required to complete prerequisite coursework before beginning graduate study.

Applicants should have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 for previous work beyond high school and a 3.0 in upper-level accounting classes.

Application materials

A complete application includes:

Online graduate application and application fee
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Current résumé detailing academic and professional experience
Statement of purpose outlining career goals and interest in the program

Additional materials may be requested depending on academic background.

GMAT/GRE waiver

Applying for a GRE/GMAT waiver is easy! Simply start your Charlotte Master of Accountancy application through Graduate Admissions, and follow five short steps.

All GMAT/GRE waivers are at the discretion of the Master of Accountancy Program. Meeting the minimum requirements to request a waiver does not mean an automatic waiver of the test, nor does it guarantee later acceptance into the program.

Deadlines and enrollment

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Final application deadlines are:

August 1 – Fall Admission
May 1 – Summer Admission

Early application is encouraged to allow time for advising, course planning and scholarship consideration.

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